Finally... Hello members! The 2025 Seniority List is finally published on our website, and in time-honoured tradition, I'm going to recycle a post from last year to help you determine if your Seniority has been calculated correctly. You can download the 2025 Seniority List if you click here. It is also posted on the front page of our website and on the Camosun Intranet. If … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: 2025 Seniority List
About Your Union
Union Office Closed December 22-Jan 4 for the Holidays
Because We All Need a Break! Every December, somewhere between marking marathons and the last committee meeting that definitely could have been an email, most faculty and our staff start dreaming of some well-earned rest and relaxation! Sadly, the winter break isn't a jolly holiday for everyone, as one of our precarious term members has reminded us! We've endured long … [Read more...] about Union Office Closed December 22-Jan 4 for the Holidays
Climate Action Update: What’s Happening at FPSE and Camosun
CCFA Admin - with files from Marty Donatelli, CCFA Rep to FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee – November 2025 The FPSE Climate Action Standing Committee met on November 15, and there’s a lot happening across the federation — and at Camosun — on climate action, education, and sustainability. Here’s a quick look at what’s new, what’s growing, and what’s coming … [Read more...] about Climate Action Update: What’s Happening at FPSE and Camosun
Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal
We recently held another Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal Infosession. We know that not everyone who wanted to or needed to attend was able to. So, here's a review of what we covered and an updated re-post of the information for 2025. This is an update of our original Know Your Rights: Appraisal post and review Clause 28 of the CCFA Local Agreement for more details! Whew! … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Faculty Appraisal
Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee Update
November 26, 2025 - Posted on behalf of Derek Murray, FPSE Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee As we approach December 10, the United Nations’ annual Human Rights Day, it is my privilege to share a brief report on the activities of the Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee of FPSE and to make a humble request to colleagues here in the … [Read more...] about Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee Update
FPSE-Pension Advisory Committee Update
October 2025 - Posted on behalf of Blair Fisher, FPSE Pension Advisory Committee Over the first weekend in October, I attended the Pension Advisory Committee meetings. At these meetings we had a few housekeeping issues to take care of as well as interesting discussions about pensions in Canada more generally. The more interesting points that I would like to highlight for our … [Read more...] about FPSE-Pension Advisory Committee Update
CCFA PD Guidelines revisions for Winter 2026
Every year the PD committee reviews the funding guidelines and considers making revisions. Below are a few of this year’s changes. Please refer to the updated guidelines for more details. … [Read more...] about CCFA PD Guidelines revisions for Winter 2026
16 Days of Activism Against Digital Gender-based Violence
Each year, November 25th – December 10th, we engage in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). This campaign started in 1991 to call out and speak up on GBV, and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. This year, the United Nations Campaign is focusing on the digital aspect of this violence, encouraging … [Read more...] about 16 Days of Activism Against Digital Gender-based Violence
Know Your Rights: Workload Assignments
Ever wonder what factors need to be considered when allocating workload assignments? Are you a new Chair and wondering how to tackle the complexities of multiple intersecting clauses in the collective agreement? Are you a term faculty member with ROFR, wondering when you'll get offered more work? Well, you're in luck because this "Know Your Rights" blog is just for … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: Workload Assignments
The CCFA Guide to Faculty Leaves
The CCFA has negotiated a number of leaves faculty members are entitled to, but the nature of Collective Agreements makes them tricky to locate. Here's the skinny on what to do if you need a break: 1. You have 30 sick days if you get sick or injured If you are unable to work due to illness or injury, you are entitled to 100% of your salary for the first 30 calendar … [Read more...] about The CCFA Guide to Faculty Leaves
2025 Fall GM – Thursday, October 09, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid
Attention CCFA Members, Please join us in-person or on Zoom for the CCFA Fall General Meeting. This is an opportunity to come together, hear from each other, and be included in the operation of your union. The more you participate, the stronger we are! Location: Y-227, Lansdowne Campus or via Zoom invites sent to your Outlook Calendar Tentative … [Read more...] about 2025 Fall GM – Thursday, October 09, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid
More Listserv Hijinks – Update!
Don't know what you've got until it is gone... (No Goodbyes, I promise!) Hi Members! I know many of you just received a "Goodbye" message from our listserv. DO NOT PANIC! We are working on it, and you'll continue to get our messages manually delivered until we figure it out. I don't know if you remember, but this seems to happen every start of … [Read more...] about More Listserv Hijinks – Update!
Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
Weldon Cowan (pictured below) is stepping down as one of the three Federation of Post Secondary Educators (FPSE) Pension Trustees. FPSE is seeking to appoint a new Pension Trustee, and the Pension’s Advisory Committee (PAC) is soliciting nominations for a Trustee for the Pension Plan from Member Locals (CCFA is Local 12) and PAC. In accordance with FPSE’s Pension Advisory … [Read more...] about Call Out for FPSE Trustee for College Pension Plan – APPLY BEFORE SEPT 12!
What More Befitting of Labour Day than A Job Action?
What More Befitting of Labour Day than a Job Action? Unless you're up to your eyeballs in preparations for the first week of classes, because you've just received your Term contract or your expected work assignment has been changed at the last minute, you're probably looking forward to enjoying the long weekend. However, Labour Day only exists because workers before us … [Read more...] about What More Befitting of Labour Day than A Job Action?
Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights
Congratulations to your newly elected CCFA Executives! We are happy to announce that the following nominees have been elected or acclaimed to Office for 2025-26: We are also pleased to inform you that Isabel Grondin (HSHS) has been re-elected to the position of CCFA Representative on the PD Committee, effective immediately. The Executive Committee extends our … [Read more...] about Your 2025 AGM Election Results & Highlights
Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes
At Camosun College, faculty members are protected by a legally binding collective agreement between the CCFA (Camosun College Faculty Association) and the employer. One of the key features of this agreement is that no faculty member can be required to accept changes to their workload, evaluations, or other terms of their employment without their explicit agreement. This might … [Read more...] about Know Your Rights: You Don’t Have to Say Yes
I always feel like, somebody’s watching’ me!
...and I have no privacy! Who knew that song would come back as the anthem for the Artificial Intelligence era? Starting March 17, Information Technology Services enabled Live Transcription within Microsoft Teams. Live Transcription provides the dialogue by each speaker, aiding participants in noisy environments or those who prefer visual support. Don't get me wrong, from … [Read more...] about I always feel like, somebody’s watching’ me!
International Solidarity Fund
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is accepting requests to access funding from the 2025 International Solidarity Fund (ISF) until Monday, March 10, 2025. You may access the ISF Application Form and other ISF information on the FPSE website. The ISF is designed to support long-term, ongoing projects that build partnerships between our Federation and people … [Read more...] about International Solidarity Fund
HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education
The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) is launching this year's Human Rights and International Solidarity Committee (HRISC) Speakers’ Tour. The topic for this event is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Human Rights + Education. HRISC has some incredible speakers lined up, you don’t want to miss!! This event is taking place virtually March 20, 2025, starting at 10:30 … [Read more...] about HRISC Speakers’ Tour 2025: AI Human Rights + Education
2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)
You’re invited! All Camosun College Faculty Association Members are encouraged to attend the Winter General Meeting on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Location: HYBRID: In-person: CHW 235 (Interurban) or Online: Zoom (see link and details in your Outlook Invite) Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you’ve received our invite and link. … [Read more...] about 2025 CCFA Winter GM – Thurs, Feb 27, 3:00-4:30 PM – Hybrid: Interurban & Online (via Zoom)
Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
2025-26 Intents and Proposals will be due February 1! All continuing, probationary, indefinite term, and post-retirement Faculty Members, except International Education Project Officers, Senior Analysts, and Program Developers in Professional Studies and Industry Training, are entitled to two months (or the equivalent) free of regular duties for approved scheduled … [Read more...] about Time to start thinking about Scheduled Development!
2024 Seniority List
The 2024 Seniority List is finally published on our website, but wait... Find the 2024 Seniority List here. What is Seniority? Seniority is a system used in workplaces and organizations to rank employees based on their length of service. Only Continuing faculty members earn seniority. Term faculty members accumulate "service in the bargaining unit," which is … [Read more...] about 2024 Seniority List
Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024
Submitted by Karoline Guelke This week the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence came to an end. This event was started to remember the 14 women who were killed 35 years ago by a male classmate who objected to the presence of women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal, making this a case of femicide. Gender-based violence continues to be a reality for … [Read more...] about Reflections on Dress Sculptures in 2024
Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)
Submitted by Brent Wasserman On October 4th and 5th I had the opportunity to travel to Burnaby to engage with folks from across the province at the Federation of Post Secondary Educator’s (FPSE) Fall Standing Committee summit. The meeting was called to order and we all participated in a territorial acknowledgement, as a way of also introducing ourselves to the group. As we … [Read more...] about Disability Management and Rehab Committee (DMRC) Report – CCFA rep (local 12)
Why Voting Matters
Submitted by Blair Fisher I would just like to take a minute as we approach the upcoming provincial election as to why each of our votes matters. Our industry, post-secondary education, is both highly politicized and politically dependent on government funding. We have seen areas within Canada where education is under attack, and the rights to fair bargaining have been … [Read more...] about Why Voting Matters
Workload & Why It Matters
A tale as old as time, "This is the way it is because it is the way we've always done it." Or this one, "If anyone says something, it could actually get worse for all of us, just wait until you're continuing." And the worst one yet, "it's only happening to the Term faculty." We promote Fair Employment Week each October, but I say we should focus on it all month—all … [Read more...] about Workload & Why It Matters
Faculty Professional Development Funding
Submitted by Martha McAlister, Professional Development Committee Chair Did you know that ALL CCFA faculty members have access to funding for professional development activities? Below are some general highlights, but you will find detailed guidelines and all the forms on the CCFA website. Contact Martha McAlister, the Chair of the CCFA PD Committee (ac.nusomac@mretsilacm), … [Read more...] about Faculty Professional Development Funding
2024 Fall GM – Tuesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 PM – Now Hybrid!
Attention Camosun College Faculty Association Members, your Fall General Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, on Zoom AND at Lansdowne in Wilna Thomas 201. Please check your Outlook Calendar to make sure you've received our invite and link. If you haven't gotten an invite, please contact us. If you've never attended a CCFA General … [Read more...] about 2024 Fall GM – Tuesday, October 15, 3:00-4:30 PM – Now Hybrid!
Invite your Union to your next Department Meeting!
Our current collective agreement expires in less than six months. Yes, the contract we ratified only a year ago is already on its post-retirement contract. Your Contract Negotiations Team (CNC) is well on its way to drafting new language to secure better working conditions for you and your faculty colleagues. From our General Meetings, our Town Halls, and our many hallway … [Read more...] about Invite your Union to your next Department Meeting!
A Union’s Work Is Never Done!
The Real Story Behind Labour Day: More Than Just a Day Off in Canada and the U.S. Labour Day in Canada and the U.S. has become synonymous with barbecues, sales, and the unofficial end of summer. But let's not forget, this holiday wasn’t always about chilling by the pool. It was born out of the gritty struggle of workers who fought tooth and nail for the basic rights we take … [Read more...] about A Union’s Work Is Never Done!
